Buy Acer palmatum 'Alpenweiss'

Also Known As

Alpenweiss Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 3'-10'

planting zones

5a-9b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $34.95

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Acer palmatum 'Alpenweiss' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Alpenweiss' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with variegated foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Alpenweiss'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Alpenweiss'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The distinctive, variegated leaves of this Japanese maple emerge almost white and pink in spring. As they open and mature, most leaves become predominately green with creamy borders. A random sprinkling of fully green leaves provides contrast among the va

By: Conifer Kingdom

The deeply divided and toothed 5-lobed leaves of this pretty 7-10 footer are widely edged with the white of alpine snow. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This upright Japanese Maple is incredible in spring when leaves emerge green and white with rosy-pink margins, giving it a captivating glow. Summer leaves are light green with dark veining. New summer growth is solid green giving a nice contrast. Fall coloration includes yellow, orange & red. Unique and beautiful!

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

New growth green & white variegation with pink edges. Fall colors yellow, orange & red. Hardy to Zone 6

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Found by fellow nurseryman, Bob Baltzer, about 20 years ago from a group of Acer palmatum seedlings. Small, five-lobes leaves are deeply divided and lightly toothed. Green with white prominent margins and a green midrib.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Alpenweiss has a delicate narrow reticulated leaf colored with green and pink on the edges. Stunning but slooooow growing and quick to lose spring coloration.

By: Whitman Farms

PALMATUM, variegated. This is a new introduction from Holland. It is more open than 'Butterfly' with similar foliage. We need to grow it a while to know its height. It seems as though it will be shorter than 'Butterfly', making it good for our smaller gardens and for pot culture